Just a few words here for the delectable 60's German icon Uschi Obermaier, subject of 2007's "sweetened" biopic DAS WILDE LEBEN, aka EIGHT MILES HIGH for the English speaking Blockbuster customers. She was played by Natalia Avelon in the film, whose beauty was so breathtaking it led me to do some research on Uschi to find out if she was as striking as her film portrayal. Turns out she was, and is - a current interview with Uschi tucked away in the DVD bonus features finds her pushing 60 and living in Topanga Canyon and looking as amazing as ever. Really.
ONE WITH DRESS...
For those unhip to the wiles of Uschi, her resume is impressive too. She started out as a fashion model and actress, then became a member of a radical German left-wing party, then joined German freak-rock band Amon Duul for 2 albums, where she played maraccas (and if you've heard Amon Duul, you'll know that's as important a role as any). She was spotted by the Stones and invited along for their late 60's tours, where she did coke and the band, and also Jimi Hendrix it's rumored.
...AND ONE WITHOUT.
In short, Uschi was a model/actress who loved to jam with German musicians, fucked Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and looked fabulous in a dress. Damn, the only other person I know who did all that was David Bowie.
USCHI, PLEASE, IF YOU'RE OUT THERE...CALL ME.
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